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Ref NoMS 3782/13/108/6
TitleLetter. James Smirnove (London) to Matthew Boulton (Soho).
LevelItem
Date8 September 1801
DescriptionConcerning Smirnove's doubts of Major Lockart's claim to be a 'military genius' residing in Russia, and extensively lists the reasons for his doubts, including that he has also never heard of a Count Pegany or a General Nichole who Lockart mentions, and that he has misspelt the name Booker as Bucker. Also thanks Boulton for showing Mr Touganoff 'all the secrets of the Mint,' and asks for a certificate of good conduct on his behalf.
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Access StatusOpen
LanguageEnglish
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